№03 EUROPEAN REFORM AGENDA: GOOD GOVERNANCE AND RULE OF LAW. (Progress Report)
№03 EUROPEAN REFORM AGENDA: GOOD GOVERNANCE AND RULE OF LAW. (Progress Report)

Author(s): Author Not Specified
Subject(s): EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: BPRG Balkans Policy Research Group
Keywords: Rule of Law; EULEX; European Kosovo-Agenda; ERA; Ramush Haradinaj; Role of EU in Kosovo;
Summary/Abstract: European Reform Agenda (ERA) was introduced as an attempt to increase the attention of the Kosovo Government on pressing issues, related to the Good Governance and Rule of Law; Competitiveness and Investment Climate; Employment and Education. The government recognizes ERA as an important reform generator. Initiated by EU Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), Johannes Hahn, ERA is also a high-level dialogue between Kosovo and the EU. The document was designed to streamline priority reforms that would improve the performance of institutions and hopefully accelerate the Kosovo’s slow-paced progress toward EU. Yet, almost a year after the launch little was achieved. The institutions were remarkably passive on implementing the priorities and actions. Deadlines in the agenda (action plan) are largely missed. Implementation has slipped for numerous reasons and the process reflects on the weakness of the institutions; lack of will and coordination are key. ERA needs a new momentum; the government should press on the full implementation with a priority and adopt a new timetable.

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